Sri Lanka’s commercial capital and most populous city Colombo is noted for its plethora of dining and shopping offerings, significantly fewer cultural and religious places of interest, but not much else. Locals and tourists alike head to various parts of the island for a dose of fun outdoor adventures. Hoping to put an end to this predicament, Lanka Sportreizen (LSR) recently launched “The Clubhouse” at the Colombo Port City, a fully equipped water sports centre.

A destination management company enrolled with the Sri Lanka Tourist Development Authority for over two decades, LSR has continued to venture into various domains, and are established water sports centre operators maintaining centres on the Southwest Coast and the East Coast – one of which is its five-star Golden Palm-certified PADI Resort in Sri Lanka.

Speaking at the launch of The Clubhouse at the Port City, Chairman of LSR Thilak Weerasinghe stated: “We aim to make water sports accessible to all, right in Colombo, by providing a variety of activities for individuals and groups. This will make the Water Sports Centre the premier water sports facility for families, athletes, and all members of the public who have an affinity to water sports and entertainment".

In keeping with their quest to offer a wide range of watersports activities, LSR's Water Sports Centre in Colombo offers jet scooter rides, scuba diving, open sea diving, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, banana boat rides, tube boat rides, canoeing, water skiing, speed boat rides, deep-sea fishing, angle fishing, and night fishing, to name just a few. Visitors can also take the sunset cruise, bound to be a breathtaking experience with stunning sunset views.

Guests can unwind and enjoy light meals, snacks, or comfortable mocktails at the Clubhouse, which draws inspiration from the bohemian hotels in Bali. The space livens up at night with live music and makes for a laidback, yet fun ambience. Weerasinghe added: “When you walk through, your passion for all things marine aligns with ours! Fuelled by our love for the water, our mission is simple; to help create lasting memories for the water sports community and give you the best on-the-water experience.” 

The Water Sports Centre maintains the highest international quality and safety standards, offering both Beginner and Intensive course options for certain activities depending on the experience level of the guests. All activities are carried out by certified trainers and guides to ensure that guests are absolutely safe and secure. Being a PADI Five-Star Golden Palm Dive Centre, they offer the full suite of PADI dive courses, snorkelling, open sea drives, pool sessions, scuba diving course, and lots of fun activities, with an emphasis on safety.

Trained personnel are available at all times, while LSR remains in contact with Nawaloka Hospitals for first aid and emergencies, leaving guests free to indulge in the thrilling experiences of snorkelling, kite surfing, and scuba diving, which will leave them truly refreshed.

These water sports will also allow visitors to discover the richness of the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, offering adrenaline junkies easy access to their fix in the heart of the city, as well as providing a relaxed way to bask in the sun, sand and surf. Clubhouse is open every day from 10 am to 8.30 pm.

Pics Kushan Pathiraja